UFP Transportation is hiring a full-time, motivated, and dependable Class A CDL LOCAL driver with a clean driver record for our Mosheim, TN location.
CDL A License and 1 Year of Experience Driving a Commercial Vehicle Required
Job Summary:
UFP Industries is a Fortune 500 leader with operating subsidiaries worldwide. We are known for being true to our word and for rewarding successful employees. UFP is a multi-segmented leader in the industry with growing opportunity.
Benefits:
- New modern equipment
- Competitive pay commensurate with experience and geographical location
- Potential bonus pay
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401K
- Paid vacations and holidays
- Driver Referral bonus
- Bonus program
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Safely drives on the road delivering products in various weather conditions
- Completes pre-trip and post-trip inspection sheets
- Inspects equipment to ensure safe operating conditions - checks oil and fuel prior to leaving the yard
- Secures load and/or inspects load to ensure has been properly secured
- Performs duties consistent with all applicable safety, DOT and Company rules
- Conducts preventive maintenance to truck and ensures truck is clean
- Maintains appropriate driving records, logs, and shipping documents as required
- Maintains radio/telephone and EOB Electronic On-Board System contact with base or supervisor to receive instructions or to be dispatched to new locations
- Verifies shipping documents for accuracy, and obtains customer's signature on paperwork upon delivery
- Completes paperwork as required
- May operate a forklift to load/unload trailers as required
- Follows forklift rules and policies as described by Company policy
- Completes training as required by management
- Participates in safety, CI and other programs and meetings
- Performs other duties as required
Qualifications:
- Must be 21 years of age
- Minimum 12th grade basic education completed
- Minimum 1 year of experience driving a commercial vehicle in excess of 26,000 lbs. Preferable 3 to 5 years of experience driving a commercial vehicle
- Working knowledge of vehicle parts, and how to handle minor repairs to ensure equipment is in proper operating conditions
- Required to have a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License
- Successful completion of forklift driver licensing process